The program manager is responsible for the execution of one or more simultaneous products under development according to the released product life cycle/phase review process from program approval through volume production. This position works under general supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensures that the right product is developed to meet or exceed the company's quality standard and is delivered at the right time. 

Coordinates the understanding of programs and responsibilities for functions and phases under the constraint of cost concerning material, labor, and process time for various programs.

Tracks program against its schedule, budget and against phase review objectives, reporting status to supervisor on a regular basis and executive staff on an as needed basis. 

Develops and implements recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated eventualities. Analyze personnel and capital resources in order to meet the production quota; arrange the production schedule and secure materials and services for each contract requirement.

Coordinates with customers, through marketing and sales, to provide necessary program status and obtain customer feedback.

Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, and Training

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Major course work in Business Administration, Technical, Finance, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

Three years full-time, wage earning experience in manufacturing, technology or business.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge in providing feedback regarding employee performance on a program team to the functional manager for documentation.

Knowledge with recommending new processes where needed to improve quality or on-time delivery.

Skill to recommend and lead efforts to improve existing processes to improve quality or on-time delivery.

Skill to resolve conflict between program team members.